Pharmacist - Patient Care Specialist

2 months ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Lawton Drugs Full time

About Us:

Lawton Drugs is a leading pharmacy chain in Canada, committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients' expectations. We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pharmacist - Patient Care Specialist to join our pharmacy team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care, counseling, and education to patients and caregivers. You will work closely with our pharmacy team to ensure seamless care and a consistent pharmacy experience across locations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide patient-centered care: Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while acting in the patient's best interest to achieve excellence in the areas of patient-centered care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services.
  • Counsel and educate patients: Provide patient counselling and education for new therapy to patients/caregivers while tailoring to the needs and concerns of the patient.
  • Initiate care plans: Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation.
  • Participate in professional programs: Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to provide excellence in health & wellness services to all patients.
  • Ensure prescription safety: Ensure prescription safety prioritizing technical functions to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required.
  • Understand corporate pharmacy services: Thoroughly understand all relevant corporate pharmacy service offerings/ programs and provide each customer/patient with the program that meets their health care needs.
  • Maintain knowledge and skills: Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and industry trends/developments; attend training as required.
  • Adhere to policies and procedures: Adhere to all regulatory requirements, Company policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., OHS, Loss Prevention, CQI).

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
  • Licensure: Must be a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, in the province of responsibility.
  • Certifications: Injection and First Aid Certification.
  • Software experience: Kroll software experience is preferred.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better - physically, financially and emotionally. Our Total Rewards programs goes well beyond your paycheque:

  • Competitive Benefits Package: Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*.
  • Access to Virtual Health Care Platform: Access to Virtual Health Care Platform* and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • Retirement and Savings Plan: A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*.
  • Discount Programs: A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*.
  • Learning and Development Resources: Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
  • Paid Vacation: Paid Vacation


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